Health & Wellness: Gut & digestion

Health, wellness and medical discoveries, explained so anyone can follow them.

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Scientists solved a 30-year mystery behind Crohn's and colitis: in some people, the body attacks its own inflammation brakes.

For some people with inflammatory bowel disease, the immune system makes antibodies that switch off the body's natural anti-inflammation signal. The discovery explains a 30-year-old genetic clue and could lead to a blood test and targeted treatment. Explained simply.

Oct 27, 2026 · 4 min read

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